Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and to all who share motherly care and concern! Your love and compassion makes a difference in this often challenging world.

While the weather may not feel much like spring or summer on this Mother’s Day weekend and the opening of fishing season, we know it’s coming. And with that reality comes family celebrations, graduations, opening up of cabins, and the anticipation of vacation plans. My prayer is that travels will be accomplished safely and the experiences and relationships filled with joy and delight!

Please remember that while you are gone the work and ministry at Rejoice continues- which means the challenge to become more financially healthy also continues. (If you are not already taking advantage of the Simply Giving program that automatically - according to your specific instructions - sends your offering to Rejoice, you might want to check into this option.)

Blessings and peace!

Pastor Marlene

Social Concerns Team Meeting

Sunday, May 12

9:30 a.m.

Rejoice Fellowship Hall

If you have any questions or suggestions for this committee and are unable to attend this meeting, please contact Susan Chwalek at 320.267.0320.

Young @ Heart

It has been over 50 years, but President John F. Kennedy and his famous assassination is still a subject of conversation and debate. Our group of seniors will discuss this memorable time.

The popular meat raffle is back! Proceeds benefit the Youth and Family team.

Every Saturday in May

6:00 p.m.

Flintstone's Lounge

945 State Highway 24

Do You Dig Gardening?

If you would like to help with the Community Garden, or rent your own personal garden space, sign up on the Interest Table or contact Ken Maehren at
kenmaehren@gmail.com or 320.761.3465. You'll love the physical and social benefits to yourself and the neighborhood!

Community Prayers

If you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out aprayer requestor use one of the prayer concern requests located on the Interest table and in the sanctuary welcome pads. The star(*) in front of a name denotes a Rejoice member. This is a dynamic list. Requests will be printed for up to four weeks; call the church office at 320.558.6851 to extend listing. If a name of a friend or loved one has been omitted please resubmit the name and/or concern using one of the prayer concern forms found in the red Welcome Pads in the worship area.

We Mourn With:

Adam & Tara Maile family in the loss of Adam's mother, Susan Maile

Jim & Karolyn Boucher family in the loss of Jim's mother, Esther Persen